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Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Funds Allocated to Panchayat of Odisha
Rs.6931.07 crore was allocated as grants under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Finance Commissions for the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the State of Odisha during the last three years
An amount of Rs.6931.07 crore was allocated as grants under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Finance Commissions for the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the State of Odisha during the last three years. Of the allocated grants, Rs.6415.98 crore was released for the socio-economic development of Panchayats that includes water supply, sanitation, waste management, maintenance of community assets, maintenance of roads, foot paths, providing street light and the like. Under the schemes of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan  and Incentivisation of Panchayats , Rs.10.10 crore was released  to the State Government of Odisha during the last three years for strengthening of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the State and incentivising the Panchayats doing good developmental works for which they have been awarded under the National Panchayat Awards. Funds under the Schemes of Ministry of Panchayati Raj is not released to any Districts including the Districts of Kalahandi and Nuapada.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
BITM in a Pledge to ‘Restore our Earth’
Kolkata, April 21, 2020
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore once said, “Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven”. Hans Christian Anderson uttered “Just living is not enough....one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower”. Yes, together, we have the power to ‘Restore our Earth’. Natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking may restore the world’s ecosystems. We all need a healthy earth to support our jobs, livelihoods, health & survival, and happiness. A healthy planet is not an option — it is a necessity. And in the world effort to restore our earth, in the form of afforestation programmes, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum  has come forward to raise awareness on it among the youngsters.
Tomorrow, i.e., On April 22, 2021 BITM is going to celebrate the Earth Day in a befitting manner. Tomorrow, the Museum will be organising some creativity activities like portraying the word ‘EARTH’ as a medium of Art by using Crayons, clay, found objects and the like and then scan the artwork in high resolution and send its photograph to BITM digital id---bitm.gov.in/earth-day-2021. Students of Class III to XII will be able to participate in this creativity venture.
Besides, there is also a slogan competition in one line, where a student may pen his or her slogan for ‘Restore our Earth’ and help transform our earth to greater positivity and make people more aware about restoring our earth for proper living. In this competition also students belonging to Class III to XII will be able to participate. The digital platform is again bitm.gov.in/earth-day-2021.
All the students will have to send their creativities tomorrow only.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Swift Clearing and Apportioning of Global Aid by Government of India has strengthened Tertiary Medical Care across States and UTs for COVID management
9,284 Oxygen Concentrators; 7,033 Oxygen Cylinders; 19 Oxygen Generation Plants; 5,933 ventilators/Bi PAP; ~3.44L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched to increase Capacity of States/UTs
In the spirit of goodwill, the global community has been helping India through international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 to support India to address the challenges of COVID management.
Various Ministries/Departments of Government of India are seamlessly collaborating through a streamlined and systematic mechanism under the “Whole of Government” approach, for expeditiously delivering the incoming global aid from different countries/organisations to augment India’s efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge in COVID in the country.
Cumulatively, 9,284 Oxygen Concentrators; 7,033 Oxygen Cylinders; 19 Oxygen Generation Plants; 5,933 ventilators/Bi PAP; ~3.44L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched through road and air, from 27th April 2021 to 11th May 2021.
Major items received on 11th May 2021 from UK, Egypt, Kuwait and South Korea include:
- Oxygen Concentrator: 30+50=80
- Oxygen Cylinder: 300+1290=1590
- Ventilator/ BIPAP/ CPAP: 20
The Union Health Ministry has set up a dedicated cell for regular comprehensive monitoring of the entire process of effective immediate allocation and streamlined delivery to the recipient states/UTs. The dedicated Coordination Cell created to coordinate the receipt and allocation of foreign COVID relief material as grants, aid and donations has started functioning from 26th April 2021. A Standard Operating Procedure has been framed and implemented by the Health Ministry since 2nd May, 2021.
Photo 1. Medical Relief from Kuwait on-board INS Kochi comprising of 3 ISO tanks containing 60 metric tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen, 800 Oxygen Cylinders and 2 high-flow Oxygen Concentrators docked at New Mangalore Port yesterday for distribution to various States.
Photo 2. Medical relief from Kuwait on-board INS Tabar comprising of 2 ISO Oxygen tanks containing 40 metric tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen and 600 Oxygen Cylinders, docked at New Mangalore port yesterday for further distribution to various States.
Photo 3. 78,595 vials of Remdesivir from the United States of America landed at Mumbai Airport last night. The vials are being distributed to various States.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India exploring trade agreements with USA & E U; FTAs with Japan, Korea & ASEAN being reviewed;No trade agreements in a hurry says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways Piyush Goyal assured that India will never finalize any trade agreement in a hurry. During trade negotiations the focus will be on India first said the Minister while addressing a press conference, on the decision taken by India on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership , in New Delhi today.
He said that India’s economic interests and national priorities come first and theconcerns of the farmers, dairy sector, MSMEs and domestic manufacturing will be addressed and these sectors will be protected. Commerce and Industry Minister informed that throughout the seven year long negotiations in RCEP India has consistently stood its ground to uphold its demands particularly over controlling trade deficit, stronger protection against unfair imports and better market opportunities for Indian goods and services.The opening up of the Indian market must be matched by openings in areas where our businesses can benefit and India will not allow its market to become a dumping ground for goods from other countries said the Minister.
Commerce and Industry Minister further informed thatthe Free Trade Agreements  with Japan, South Korea and ASEAN countries are being reviewed. The review of the FTA with South Korea,which began 3 years back,is being fast tracked. He further informed that India has already secured agreement in ASEAN for a review of the FTA and a Joint Working Group  is discussing the issues to be addressed in Japan FTA.
Replying to questions Commerce and Industry Minister informed that at present India is exploring trade agreements with the USA and European Union, where Indian industry and services will be competitive and benefit from access to large developed markets.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
National Fellowship and Scholarship of ST Students
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements the following schemes for Scheduled Tribe students in the States/UTs in the country:-
- Pre-Matric Scholarships for ST students
- Post-Matric Scholarships for ST students
- National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education for ST students
- National Overseas Scholarships for ST students for studying abroad
- Grants in aid to Voluntary Organizations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes
- Strengthening Education among ST Girls in Low Literacy Districts
- Grants under Article 275 of the Constitution of India
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools 
- Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme 
- Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
The details of funds allocated under the scheme National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students and National Overseas Scholarship for ST candidates for studying abroad during the last three years are as under:-

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National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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BE
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RE
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BE
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RE
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BE
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RE
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5000.00
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8000.00
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12000.00
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10000.00
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10000.00
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10000.00
BE: Budget Estimates RE: Revised Estimates

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National Overseas Scholarship for ST candidates for studying abroad
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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BE
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RE
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BE
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RE
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BE
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RE
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100.00
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39.00
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100.00
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100.00
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200.00
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200.00
BE: Budget Estimates RE: Revised Estimates
The details of fellowship amount released and Scheduled Tribe candidates awarded the Fellowship under “National Fellowship” component of the scheme National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students during the last three years are as under:-
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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Expenditure

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Beneficiaries
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Expenditure

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Beneficiaries
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Expenditure

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Beneficiaries
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7312.25
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2197
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7022.00
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2078
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8208.91
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2456
Under the scheme, the total number of fresh fellowships each year is 750. The selection of award of fellowship is based on merit and there is no State/ University-wise allocation/ ceiling on number of slots under the scheme.
With the efforts made by the Ministry since 2017-18, number of applications has been increased and all the 750 fellowship slots are now filled up. The Ministry has started implementing the scheme directly from the year 2017-18 onwards. For this purpose a dedicated portal has been designed in the Ministry for online applications so as to ensure that fellowship amount is released to students in time directly into their accounts in DBT  mode. Further, the scheme has been integrated with Public Financial Management System  and DBT Bharat Portal.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Indo-French Joint Naval Exercise
The latest edition of bilateral maritime exercise ‘Varuna’ between Indian and French Navy was held in May 2019. The exercise was conducted in two phases with the objective of conducting advanced exercise for a significant period at sea.
The expenditure for the same was met out of overall revenue expenditure of the Indian Navy. Seven naval assets and their crew participated in the exercises. Exercises with friendly foreign countries are conducted by Indian Navy as per approved annual calendar of exercises with the aim of enhancing regional cooperation and inter-operability. Indian Navy has been engaging with friendly foreign countries in areas of bilateral/multilateral exercises, training and capacity building, hydrography and Human Assistance & Disaster Relief  as required.
This information was given by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a written reply to Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and others in Lok Sabha today.
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Department of Space
Special events across Maharashtra to mark Chandrayaan-3’s landing on the lunar surface
Mumbai: 22 August 2023
Indian Space Research Organization ’s third exploratory lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the lunar surface on Wednesday, 23rd August. To mark the occasion, various organizations have planned special events.
NFDC - National Film Archive of India, Pune, and NFDC- National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai, are organizing a live screening of the landing of Chandrayaan 3 at the NFDC-NFAI theater on Law College Road and at the JB Hall in NFDC-NMIC on Pedder Road, Mumbai. The events will be hosted at the NFDC-NFAI and NFDC-NMIC campuses from 5pm on Wednesday, 23rd August and the live screening will commence at 5:27pm.
Eminent educators from Pune including, Dr Arvind D Shaligram, Hon. Director, Department of ISRO : University of Pune, various colleges and coaching centers are expected to be at the event at NFAI. Students from across the city have shown tremendous enthusiasm to be a part of this event. In Mumbai, the event at NMIC will be attended by students and Mumbaikars from all walks of life.
Nehru Science Centre Mumbai is also all set to host a series of captivating programs to celebrate the historic landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon. The festivities will commence with an intriguing workshop from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, focusing on the intricate art of crafting Chandrayaan 3 paper model. This workshop has generated significant interest, with a keen enrollment of 50 enthusiastic students eager to participate and create their own paper models of Chandrayaan 3.
Following this immersive session, the Centre has curated a fascinating interactive program scheduled from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Professor Mayank N Vahia, Former Scientist, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, will offer profound insights into the Chandrayaan 3 mission, enriching attendees with contextual knowledge and valuable information in this session. Moreover, attendees will be treated to a live streaming of the Chandrayaan 3 mission in the Centre's auditorium, an opportunity seldom experienced. The remarkable response to this event is evident in the impressive registration count of approximately 400 participants.
The Raman Science Centre and Planetarium, Nagpur will host a lecture by Dr. G Sreenivasan, Scientist-Engineer, Regional Remote Sensing Centre  – ISRO, Nagpur from 11 am to 12 noon. This will be followed by a demonstration of Pragyan Rover Model in the SOS theatre along with a show on special features of the moon from 12 to 12:45. The Chandrayaan landing will be telecast live in the evening 5 o clock onwards.
If this mission achieves a soft landing, India will be the fourth nation in the world to successfully land on the Moon and the first to reach its southern pole. This is a historic moment for India and one that needs to be celebrated.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates those who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services examination
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated those who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services examination.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to those who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services examination. An exciting and satisfying career in public service awaits.
Those who have cleared the exam will go on to have key administrative roles during an important period of our nation’s journey.
To those young friends who did not clear the UPSC examination, I would like to say- you are very talented individuals. There are more attempts awaiting.
At the same time, India is full of diverse opportunities waiting to be explored. Best wishes in whatever you decide to do."
President's Secretariat
Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark call on the President
Their Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming them to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that India-Denmark relations have grown in both depth and breadth in the last few years. She expressed confidence that the two countries would see an upward trajectory in bilateral trade and investment.
The President said that climate change is an area on which India and Denmark have a convergence of views and interests. India has set itself on a path of climate responsive development. We have launched a new Mission called 'LiFE - Lifestyles For Sustainable Environment' for sustainable lifestyle and for respecting nature. She expressed confidence that the fight against climate change would unite the world as one family.
Ministry of Culture
Paush Purnima Bathing concludes peacefully today
More than one crore devotees take holy dip on the occasion
Second bathing festival of Paush Purnima of Prayagraj Kumbh concluded peacefully today. It was celebrated with religious fervor and enthusiasm. As per Chief Executive Officer of Prayagraj Kumbh Vijay Kiran Anand one crore 7 lakhs devotees took holy dip on this occasion. No untoward incident was reported from any part of the Mela area. Three devotees including a Italian woman were saved from drowning at Sangam area by NDRF personnel. Lakhs of devotees congregated on the banks of Sangam the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati to take holy dip. Bathing started from midnight and continued till late evening. Elaborate security arrangements were place for bathing.
One month long from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima Kalpvas has also begun from today. Devotees spend one month on the banks of Sangam in worshipping their Lords and taking holy dip in the river Ganga and Sangam during Kalpvas. On second bathing festival Shahi Snan of Akharas does not take place.
Newly developed Kinnar Akhara also took holy bath on the occasion. About 8 kilometre long Ghat has been developed at Sangam for today’s bathing. Similarly 35 bathing baths are developed on the banks of Ganga. CEO Prayagraj Mela Authority has said that devotees should come to the ghats near to their sectors to avoid huge rush at Sangam. He has said bathing ghats have been developed in several sectors including Arail area.
DIG Mela KP Singh has said that spotters have been deployed in Mela area to act against anti social elements and criminals.
Next bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on February 4. It is most important bathing festival of Prayagraj Kumbh. Akharas will also take their second Shahi Snan on the occasion.
Ministry of Science & Technology
German Minister for Education & Research calls on Dr Harsh Vardhan
India and Germany to cooperate in Artificial intelligence
The German Federal Minister for Education & Research, Ms. AnjaKarliczek called on the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health &Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhanhere today to discuss various activities under Science and Technology and status of research – cooperation between both countries.
Ms. Karliczek and Dr. Harsh Vardhan expressed their happiness on Joint Declaration Intent to launch dedicated research cooperation on Artificial Intelligence addressing several societal issues pertaining to cyber security.
The interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems programme launched in India last year by the Department of Science and Technology  encompasses all elements including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things etc. This new initiative with Germany will be operated through existing Indo-German Science and Technology Centre at Gurugram.
The visiting Minster and Dr. Harsh Vardhan expressed satisfaction on research Cooperation between the two countries for the past few decades through which 2,000 scientists, scholars and students from both countries have exchanged their knowledge through networking visits supported by the DST under Government of India and Ministry of Education and Research, Government of Germany.
They also acknowledged the progress of Indo-German Science and Technology Centre jointly established by the two Governments since 2010 onwards. The Centre supports in 2+2  mode for translation of research into products / processes and services, serving as unique model of research partnership for socioeconomic contribution through technological intervention. These projects have been on the themes of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Biotechnology / Bioeconomy, embedded system and ICT, biomedical technologies, sustainable energy / energy materials for storage, efficiency, environment, water and waste water management and Smart Cities – integrated water management and sanitation systems for urban settings technologies for waste utilisation.
Indian and German scientists are also cooperating with other international community on Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research  at Darmstadt, Germany. The FAIR facility is under development at present.
Mr. Karliczekis on a visit to India as a part of the German delegation led by Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The delegation also participated today in the 5th edition of the Inter-Governmental Consultations between India and Germany. In the presence of the Indian and German high level delegations led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, the Joint Declaration for cooperation in Artificial Intelligence was exchanged today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Involve social and religious groups including NGOs in deradicalization efforts: Union Home Minister
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has said social and religious groups including NGOs and Women’s Organizations must be actively involved in deradicalization efforts. Chairing the 21st Meeting of the Governing Council of the National Foundation for Communal Harmony  here today, despite being the second most populous country, India has been negligibly affected by radicalization. Full credit for this goes to the minorities and their religious leaders and the composite culture and traditions of our country, he added.
Shri Rajnath Singh said communal harmony is an issue that concerns not only Ministry of Home Affairs alone, but everybody has a stake in it and it is a characteristic of our entire nation. He said we should leverage the digital platform to promote communal harmony and asked for proper narratives to be developed for the social media. The Union Home Minister assured that he will visit Ajmer Sharif soon accompanied by members of NFCH Governing Council to promote the spirit of communal harmony that this shrine symbolises.
Shri Rajnath Singh said we are the fastest growing economy in the world and among the top ten largest economies in the world. As we aim to break into the top five and eventually emerge among the top three economies, our growth should not be hampered by terrorism.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister for Textiles and Information & Broadcasting, Smt. Smriti Irani said the Government is committed to promote communal harmony despite certain mischievous elements attempting to create a wrong perception about the communal situation in the country. She said the NBT and Directorate of Publications Division will organise exhibitions and sale of books sensitizing communal harmony in sensitive areas.
Religious and social leaders, who are members of the NFCH Governing Council, also gave their valuable suggestions on fostering communal harmony in the country. There were various suggestions for addressing the issue of communal harmony like revisiting the role and structure of NFCH, augmentation of its budget, enhancement of inter-faith dialogues, organising international conferences, symposia, publication and exhibition of books, documentaries and television programmes and promotion of communal harmony through social media. Other suggestions included convergence of related schemes of various ministries promoting communal harmony, organizing conferences, poetic recitations and music concerts in the universities, academic institutions and in the public fora. It was also highlighted that the school children and the dropouts should be targeted for inculcating values of social harmony.
Home Minister agreeing with the most of the suggestions decided that he would form some committees including the members of the Council to cull out actionable points for formalizing them in the form of final decisions.